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What are the names of antibiotics or ointment, which is placed on the skin to eliminate the bacteria causing the unpleasant smell ?
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ANAEROBES: Odor associated with infection is often assocaiteed with anerobic infections. This can be treated at times with topicals like Metronidazole ointment. More invasive skin infections will need an oral med.Keeping the skin clean and dry, free from other contaminents is important. Cleansing with hybaclen shelps with MRSA
Answered 12/24/2014
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